वाराणसी के बारे में 10 रोचक तथ्य

वाराणसी ( Varanasi )एक पवित्र स्थान है, जहां साल भर बड़ी संख्या में पर्यटक आते हैं। इस जगह में अपने आगंतुकों के लिए बहुत कुछ है, जो उन्हें मंत्रमुग्ध कर देता है। सुंदर मंत्रमुग्ध करने वाले मंदिरों से लेकर स्वर्गीय गंगा शनहन तक, जिसके बारे में माना जाता है कि यह विश्वासियों के पापों को मिटा देता है, इस शहर में अपने मेहमानों के लिए बहुत कुछ है। नीचे वाराणसी के बारे में 10 रोचक तथ्य दिए गए हैं, जो इस जगह को और भी अनोखा बनाते हैं।

1. वाराणसी या बनारस दुनिया का सबसे पुराना जीवित शहर है, यह 3000 से अधिक वर्षों से सभ्यता का प्रमुख केंद्र रहा है।
   
   
2. यह तेईसवें तीर्थंकर पार्श्वनाथ का जन्म स्थान है।
   
   
3. यह दुनिया का एकमात्र स्थान है जिसमें 84 घाट हैं, जिससे यह दुनिया में सबसे अधिक नदी किनारे वाला शहर बन गया है।
   
   
4. बनारस हिंदू विश्वविद्यालय बनारस दुनिया के सबसे बड़े विश्वविद्यालयों में से एक है जो हिंदू शास्त्रों - वेदों में अध्ययन प्रदान करता है।
   
   
5. यह वह जगह है जहां मेंढक की शादी बहुत धूमधाम से की जाती है। हिंदू पुजारी द्वारा विधिवत रूप से किए गए बारिश के मौसम में इस दिलचस्प मेंढक विवाह को देखने के लिए हर साल सैकड़ों अश्वमेघ घाट पर इकट्ठा होते हैं।
   
   
6. पंडित रविशंकर और उस्ताद बिस्मिल्लाह खान जैसे प्रसिद्ध कलाकार और संगीतकार इस शहर से हैं।
   
   
7. वाराणसी के बारे में एक दिलचस्प तथ्य यह है कि मुंशी प्रेम चंद और तुलसी दास जैसे कई प्रसिद्ध साहित्यकार इस शहर से हैं।
   
   
8. हर साल हजारों पर्यटक जैसे पर्यटक आते हैं और उनमें से सैकड़ों इस जगह को अपना घर बनाते हैं - ऐसी है इस पवित्र जगह की समृद्धि!
   
   
9. यह स्थान तुलसी घाट पर आयोजित अपने पांच दिवसीय संगीतमय द्रुपद उत्सव और नवंबर में आयोजित गंगा महोत्सव उत्सव और नाग नथैया उत्सव के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।
   
   
10. बनारसी रेशम का सबसे बड़ा विक्रेता, साड़ी के एक टुकड़े को पूरा करने में 6 महीने तक का समय लग सकता है। सबसे प्रसिद्ध लोगों में कटान, ऑर्गेंज़ा, जॉर्जेट और शट्टीर हैं।

Interesting Facts about Tulsi Manas Mandir

INTRODUCTION

The Tulsi Manas Mandir is a popular tourist attraction. Dedicated to the God Ram, this shrine is called "The Temple of Lord Ram." In the 16th century, Goswami Tulsi das penned the Ramcharitmanas here. The Awadhi rendition of the epic Ramayan is Ramcharitmanas. The temple's marble structure and verdant landscaping make it a popular tourist attraction.

As one stroll through the beautiful green gardens of Tulsi Manas Temple, one is greeted by the temple's pearly white exterior. The marble building of this temple, built-in in 1964 by the Thakur Surekha Das family, is famed for its fascinating architecture. One of the most revered religious sites in Varanasi, this temple is believed to have been where the ancient poet Tulsidas sat to write the holy epic of Ramcharitmanas.

History of Tulsi Manas Mandir

Sanskrit manuscripts of the epic Ramayana were penned between 100 and 50 BC. It was difficult for everyone to read this epic because of its complex language. He rewrote the epic in the Awadhi language in the sixteenth century. The poet's memory inspired the construction of the temple. Tulsi das changed the way people viewed Lord Ram from merely an outstanding ruler to something much more. The walls of the temple are adorned with several depictions of the epic. 

Shri Tulsi Manas Mandir Haridwar wrote on the temple's main gate. You may find a peaceful and tranquil Tulsi Garden situated just to the right of the main entrance gate. The verse "Tulsi Das Chandan again, tilak get Raghuvir" is shown in the Tulsi Garden by a statue of Tulsidas. A lovely pond with four Ghats is found to the main temple's left. One of the temple's most striking features is the various statues on display. It has statues of Shri Kakbhushundi Ji on the northern ghat, Yagywalka ji Maharaj on the southern bank, Ashutosh Shankar on the eastern ghat, and Goswami Tulsidas Ji on the western bank. The Ram Darbar, which houses Shiva and Mata Parvati, is located at the temple's heart. The temple has a statue of every God and goddess from the Hindu epic. Chaupayees, Dohas, Chhandas, and Sorathas, adorn the temple's exterior wall. The major Hindu epics of the Ramayana and Mahabharata are on the temple's second floor. Tulsidas, a 16th-century Indian saint, is the inspiration for the temple's name.

Where is Tulsi Manas Mandir located in Varanasi?

Durga Temple at Varanasi's Durgakund is not far from Tulsi Manas Mandir. You can visit the temple easily from various locations in the city. The train station is 7 kilometers away, while Banaras Hindu University is 2 kilometers away (BHU).

What is the best time to visit Tulsi Manas Mandir?

Throughout the year, the temple's splendor is undiminished. In the winter, the weather is beautiful, making it a great time to come. Open at 5:30 am and closing at noon, the temple is also open from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm on weekdays. 6 am and 4 pm are the best times to see rituals in action. You'll find many festivals and unusual ceremonies if you visit the temple during Sawan Mela in July/August.

What is it about Tulsi Manas Mandir that makes it so well-known?

It's a two-story structure. You can find Tulsi gardens right outside the main gate. A temple pond with four Ghats to the left of the entrance. Each Ghat is adorned with a statue from the story. The walls of the temple's second floor are decorated with scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. We can find many figures in this area. The white marble was used to construct the temple. Decorative elements are prominent in the structure's design. Tulsi Manas Mandir commemorates the beautiful voyage of Lord Rama and his wife, Goddess Sita, and represents the beauty and simplicity of Hinduism. Murals depicting scenes from Ramayan decorate the inner walls. Local performers use puppets to recount stories from the Ramcharitmanas at auspicious festivals. The Tulsi Manas Mandir Temple in Varanasi has both historical and cultural significance. Here in Kashi, Goswami Tulsidas penned the ancient Hindu epic Ramcharitamanasa. He had written an epic about the life of Lord Rama and quickly became a household name. In the eyes of his subjects, Lord Rama was an excellent ruler who constantly set a perfect example. Tulsi Manas Mandir was established there many years later. The Hindu deity Lord Rama has referred King Rama in the Ramcharitamanasa.

Why is Kaal Bhairav Mandir known to get rid of all the Sins?

Kaal Bhairav temple is a mythical shrine of God Shiva located in Bharonath, Vishweshwarga, a place in Varanasi. The temple has various religious, historical, and cultural significance that attracts a lot of people. The temple is totally devoted to Bhairava (a ferocious form of Lord Shiva). The Kaal Bhairav Mandir derived its name from the ferocious form of Lord Shiva, and when combined with “Kaal” it basically signifies that someone’s time is not going well, and he is about to face death. This form of Shiva wears a garland containing skulls and peacock feathers with them. It is a belief that if somebody’s time is not going in favor, things go in the right direction, after visiting the temple. There is a saying that Kashi is one of Lord Shiva's favorite places, and he appointed Kaal Bhairav as the Kotwal of that place and gave him the authority to punish those who committed sins. In the interior of the temple, there is a silver idol of Kaal Bhairav form of Lord Shiva, that is sitting on a vehicle, with a dog and his three-pronged spear is the main center of attraction for the visitors, but the visitors only see the decorated face of the idol, other parts are totally covered with a piece of cloth.

Associated Story
Previously, God Brahma and Vishnu were competing among themselves to see who is superior. Then Lord Shiva appeared as a ray of hope to sort out the fight between the two Gods. An angry Brahma looked at the pillar of light with its 5th head, which began to burn in anger. Shiva immediately created the being Kaal Bhairava, who decapitated the 5th head of Brahma and got stuck on the hand of Kaal Bhairava. Brahma Hatya or cutting the head of Lord Brahma is a sin done by him, and a gory woman is created in the form of sin. Then in remorse for the crime of Kaal Bhairava, Lord Shiva ordered him to go to certain places, and the gory lady followed him till he reached Varanasi, the head fell down from his hand and the place is called "Kapal Mochan Teerth" and the lady had disappeared.  He was liberated from all the sins of Brahma Hatya when he entered Varanasi and after that Lord Shiva declared that Kaal Bhairav will stay in Varanasi forever to wash away the sins of his followers.

History
The construction of Kal Bhairav Temple is not accurate, but it was one of the oldest temples, destroyed at the time of the Mughal Empire and rebuilt around the 17th century and till now it is under the same infrastructure.

Ways to reach Kaal Bhairav Temple

• The exact location of the temple is Pandeypur Rd, Naibasti, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002 which is around 3.9 kilometers from Varanasi Railway Station.
• If you prefer to come by airplane, at around 23.7 km away from Kaal Bhairav Temple, there is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport.
• At around 3.4 kilometers from the Kaal Bhairav Temple, there is Varanasi Bus Stand in case you reach Varanasi by bus.
• You can take an auto-rickshaw, taxi, or a cab to reach the Kaal Bhairav Temple, according to your convenience.

Conclusion
In case you are visiting Varanasi, for religious significance, Kaal Bhairav temple is a must-visit place for you, and you will be able to get rid of all the sins and curses. Visiting Kaal Bhairava in the month of October to March is the best time.  Lord Shiva holds an important place in Hindu mythology, and it is a form of Lord Shiva that will bring all the good deeds into your life.